Sourcing Manager
About the Role
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will support a commercial organization by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier management, and contract negotiations across a broad portfolio of commercial services. This role will partner closely with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business leaders to ensure continuity of critical initiatives during a leave of absence. The ideal candidate is an experienced strategic sourcing professional who can independently manage complex sourcing events, negotiate commercial agreements, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders in a fast-paced pharmaceutical or life sciences environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives from intake through contract execution
- Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
- Conduct market assessments and supplier evaluations
- Manage competitive RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
- Prepare executive recommendation materials
Supplier Relationship Management
- Manage strategic supplier relationships across assigned categories
- Support supplier governance meetings and performance reviews
- Monitor supplier performance, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities
- Partner with business stakeholders to resolve supplier issues
Contract Negotiation
- Lead commercial negotiations for SOWs, MSAs, amendments, and renewals
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, rebates, liability provisions, and other contractual terms
- Coordinate with Legal, stakeholders, and Procurement throughout contract execution
Stakeholder Partnership
- Serve as the primary strategic sourcing partner for commercial stakeholders
- Provide sourcing guidance throughout project planning and execution
- Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing competing business priorities
- Influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations
Financial Management
- Identify cost savings and value creation opportunities
- Perform pricing analyses and market benchmarking
- Develop negotiation strategies to optimize commercial outcomes
- Track sourcing pipelines and realized savings
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with:
- Commercial
- Legal
- Finance
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Procurement Operations
- Compliance
Preferred Category Experience
Experience supporting one or more of the following categories is preferred:
- Market Research
- Patient Support Services
- Data & Analytics
- Meetings & Events
- Sales Operations
- Field Force Services
- Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 7-10 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience
- Experience leading complex sourcing events
- Strong contract negotiation experience
- Experience managing strategic supplier relationships
- Excellent executive communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
- Pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience
- Commercial procurement experience
- Familiarity with procurement systems such as Coupa, Icertis, Ariba, or similar platforms
Location: Boston, MA — Hybrid
Duration: 12+ Month Contract